Community and Events Fundraising Lead

About us

Bradford District and Craven Mind is an independent mental health charity with a rich history spanning over 30 years of delivering person-focused mental health support.

We are affiliated with national Mind but rely on our own resources to provide support to local communities.

Our vision is that no one in Bradford District and Craven has to face a mental health issue alone.

Our mission is to make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.

Every one of our workforce lives and breaths our values, which are a continuous thread through everything we do, from how we treat our service members and each other to how we develop as an impactful organisation in the community.

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and creative Community and Events Fundraising Lead to join our income generation team to help grow our income to support our vital work. As the Community and Events Fundraising Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of community and event-based fundraising initiatives. Your role will involve engaging supporters, building strong relationships within the community, and maximising income through creative and impactful fundraising activities. 

 The role will appeal to those who have:

• Experience of delivering income growth in an events and/or community fundraising setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• A creative and innovative approach to developing fundraising initiatives. 
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 
• A success track record of meeting income targets in a competitive sector.

Role details

Salary scale:                                  £28,753 – £ 30,753

Contract:                                        Permanent

Hours:                                         Full time (37 hours)

Base:                                       Hybrid (home based, from Bradford District and Craven Mind’s office Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU, with requirement  to travel within Bradford District and Craven)

Responsible to:                            Head of Income Generation

Annual Leave:                               Start at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:                                  We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).  

Probationary Period:              6 months 

Closing Date:                                Monday 10^th March 2025 10am

Interview Date:                           Week commencing 17^th March 2025

Further information

Feel free to contact Myriam Barker for an informal chat ahead of applying for a role: [email protected], 07955406173

For all other role enquiries, please email: [email protected]

 

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